Trade Schools in Greenville, SC

Greenville, SC has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 751 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,800 to $18,300, with a median of $11,550 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,725 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Greenville Technical College, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville and Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville.

4
Schools
751
Graduates last year
$11,550
Median program tuition
$42,725
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Greenville, SC

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Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 7 more
Average net price
$10,029
Completion rate
17%
Type
Public

Academy of Hair Technology

Greenville, SC

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$11,409
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Greenville

Arclabs

Piedmont, SC

Programs
Welding
Average net price
$28,727
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 8 more
Average net price
$2,954
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, SC

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 5 more
Average net price
$12,368
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Greenville, SC?

The median published tuition is $11,550 (range $1,800 to $18,300, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Academy of Hair Technology ($1,800), Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville ($8,470) and Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville ($9,100). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (3 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,725 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Greenville, SC?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Greenville Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.